Meaning of the word "baked Alaska" in English

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baked Alaska

US /ˌbeɪkt əˈlæs.kə/
UK /ˌbeɪkt əˈlæs.kə/
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Noun

1.

a dessert consisting of ice cream on a base of sponge cake, covered with meringue and browned quickly in a hot oven.

Example:
For dessert, we had a delicious baked Alaska.
Making baked Alaska requires careful timing to prevent the ice cream from melting.
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